ChaiLatte:I'm sorry, but 9 gears is just ridiculous. I also don't think anybody would buy a 4 cylinder 240hp XF. It's like having a V6 corvette.

Well assuming this report is spot on(which I highly doubt) I'm guessing that would only be for the UK, either way BMW said it is introducing a 3-cylinder engine; people will buy them for the badge alone. Agreed on the 9 speed though...